The story of a struggling young artist who, despite training under a respected master, begins to lose confidence in his work and considers giving up. His perspective shifts when he meets a bold and talented newcomer who declares his ambition to make history and quickly proves his skill. Though initially discouraged, the encounter reignites the young artist’s passion and drive to face his art once more.

The manga centers on Nagisa Hinata, a woman around 30 years old who is despairing after her job isn't going well and she finds out that her boyfriend is cheating on her. She meets a high school boy named Itsuki Seno, who saves Nagisa from someone trying to pick her up while she's feeling down. (Source: Anime News Network)

"Sakurako, this is a contract..." In Shimanokuni, an autonomous region of Japan where supernatural powers are revered. In this land where everyone can use supernatural powers, Sakurako, the daughter of a baron, is "powerless." Compared to her younger sister, who possesses more powerful supernatural powers, she is treated worse than a servant and oppressed every day. With no hope for the future and nowhere to go, one day, a girl with no place to belong receives a marriage proposal from Nioroji Shizuma, the most feared supernatural power user of the time. He has pale skin and scarlet eyes, and is the most beautiful man she has ever seen... Sakurako is confused that she, a powerless person, was chosen instead of her sister, but Shizuma tells her that this is a contract marriage for the purpose of a "certain power" that only Sakurako, who is supposed to be powerless, possesses. A Japanese-style Cinderella story in which two lonely people, connected by contract, are drawn to each other! (Source: Starts Publishing, translated)

A harlot named Asagiri resides in a low class brothel called Yoshiwara, living out her days experiencing neither joy nor sadness. Once her contract ends, she will leave. That is, until she falls in love for the first time with an artisan named Hanjirou. She bides her time at Yoshiwara waiting for him to return, and the two finally reunite, but as prostitute and customer?

A collection of horror one-shots. 1. **Hayari Yamai** (ハヤリヤマイ) \[Arita Kei\] 2. **5-Gatsu 12-Nichi Getsuyoubi** (5月12日月曜日) \[Okuda Ryou\] 3. **Miteru Dake** (見てるだけ) \[Okuda Ryou\] 4. **Yaabo** (ヤーボ) \[Shirai Yuuko\] 5. **Kyouki Suiro** (狂気水路) \[Nekokuro Nomiko\] 6. **Norowareta Kokuban** (呪われた黒板) \[Cojima Miyako\] 7. **Itoshi no Oningyou** (いとしのおにんぎょう) \[Ponponninainai\] 8. **Shibou Nagashi** (脂肪流し) \[Noguchi Senri\] 9. **Nekobake** (猫化け) \[Imigi Ichirou\] 10. **CLAY** \[BLZ\] 11. **700-Nen no Jubakujin Kurau Semi** (700年の呪縛 人食らう蝉) \[Zamaya Miro\] 12. **Koeru** (こえる) \[Ogatsu Kazuo\] 13. **Hohoemi no Soukei** (微笑みの造形) \[Taimu\] 14. **Omake Manga** \[Takayama Tatari\]

Welcome to the Eurastia, a legendary pirate ship whose captain holds a dark secret. Her name is Yuri, and once, she lived in the future. Unable to return until she rights a terrible wrong, she must redeem herself and fulfill her destiny. Ten year old Princess Noelle is not from another time, but another place — a land invaded by evil conquerors who killed her parents and kidnapped her younger brother. The Princess herself is taken hostage until Yuri saves her. It is then that they both learn that Noelle holds the key to Captain Yuri’s destiny. Both Yuri and Noelle want nothing more than to return home. But neither can, until Noelle finds her brother, and Yuri vanquishes the sinister forces that she herself accidentally set in motion.

from fictiondb: Back in her husband's bed! When Shannay Robbins's marriage to billionaire Marcello Martinez ended, she returned home carrying with her a precious secret.... Now, four years later, Marcello has tracked his wife down and discovered she has kept knowledge of his child from him! Marcello will make Shannay pay for her deception--by returning her to their marital home... and their marriage bed?

Rachel's irresponsible ex-husband's invitation for their daughter to visit him in Florida was the first step in a string of events that would change Rachel's love life forever. One would assume that as a romance novelist Rachel would be more of an optimist when it comes to the endless possibilities of love. But unfortunately, doubts created by old wounds plague her mind and this particular change isn't well received.

A collection of yuri one-shots by various authors. Cover illustration: Nakatani Nio **#Illustration**: U35 **#Illustration**: Kurodabb 1. **Double Bed** (ダブルベット), Nakatani Nio 2. **Kagerou no Uta** (陽炎のうた), Takeba Kumiko 3. **Kirenai Kyori** (切れない距離), Miyahara Miyako 4. **Tear Drops** (ティアドロップス), Arata Iri 5. **52 Hertz no Kujira** (52ヘルツの鯨), Hara Yuriko 6. **Chanto Mitette Hanashi** (ちゃんと見てって話), Musshu 7. **Eve no Yakusoku** (イヴの約束), Itou Hachi 8. **Tayutau Kuchibiru** (たゆたうくちびる), Kobachi Ruka 9. **Okareikudasai** (お帰りください), Kitao Taki 10. **Koremade Tokorekara no Aida** (これまでとこれからの間), Fumio Aya 11. **Atarashii Hoshi** (新しい星), Yuikawa Kazuno 12. **Mushoku to JK** (無職とJK), Canno 13. **Watashitachi no Kouten** (私たちの交点), Kabocha 14. **Kaettekita Kuso Onna** (帰ってきたクソ女), Kawanami Izumi 15. **Fugyoutachi ni Sachiare** (不器用たちに幸あれ), Kiriyama Haruka 16. **Karen-chan Master** (かれんちゃんマスター), Hirao Auri

This anthology presents the first English translation of a selection of twelve short stories from the comics anthology popocomi (vol 1—5 + one special edition), published irregularly by Japanese bookstore and gallery Popotame. Each of the twelve different artists offer their own unique perspective on manga in these original works. 1. Winter Break 2029 by [MISSISSIPPI](https://mangabaka.org/author/wt6wmo5/mississippi) 2. The Spirit of the Beehive by [YOKOYAMA Yu](https://mangabaka.org/author/nnm7klg/yokoyama-yuu) 3. Desucha on the Road: Shank's Mare by [FUJIMURA Izumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/2nlxq5n/fujimura-izumi) 4. In a Worm-Eaten Town by [NAKADA Ikumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/x25uipu/nakada-ikumi) 5. ILLNESS by [MASCO Eri](https://mangabaka.org/author/ls9epc6/masco-eri) 6. Playing with a Weirdo by [KAYA Hiroya](https://mangabaka.org/author/yfl3he9/kaya-hiroya) 7. The Month of May and Outer Space and Light and Women by [FURUGORI Kanako](https://mangabaka.org/author/a63mo43/furugori-kanako) 8. News from the Smelting Furnace by [YOSHIDA Waka](https://mangabaka.org/author/n9te57s/yoshida-waka) 9. The Passion of the Workshop by [Nerunodaisuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/asiehi3/neruno-daisuki) 10. Neutral by [TAKAHASHI Yuki (II)](https://mangabaka.org/author/ejypdh1/takahashi-yuki-ii) 11. From the Book Shop by [DAKE Maiko](https://mangabaka.org/author/a5lugyk/dake-maiko) 12. Outdoor Lights by [SAKATA Kiyoko](https://mangabaka.org/author/myjptxj/sakata-kiyoko) For vol. 2: Anthology of thirteen Japanese and Korean artists. The subtitle is “Some world somewhere, somewhere in the world”. We all live in our own different worlds, but we can feel like we're living in the same world by liking the same artist, reading the same comic. A5, paperback, glossy cover, b/w 98 pages. Artists: Younggeun Byun, Maiko Dake, Imjina, Sayaka Ishiyama, Heny Kim, Inori Kito, Yoonhee Lee, merry-mj, MISSISSIPPI, Akiko Miyakoshi, Ikumi Nakada, Tsuchika Nishimura, OOO Note: A Japanese 2-in-1 volume also came out.